DO YOU HAVE THESE ISSUES?

• Lack of stability

• Lack of strength

• Lack of power

• Nerve tension, numbness or pain

• Neck pain

• Headaches

• Shoulder pain or lack of range of movement

• Back pain

• Pain in one side or both sides of your lower back

• Knee pain

• Foot pain

• Always fall on one side - for example, I always sprain the same ankle

  HOW I CAN HELP

  We are designed to line up from our feet to our head in one straight line with the length tension relationship of all major muscles at optimum range allowing joints to move freely.

  Often muscles get tight and others get weak creating an imbalance which can create pain, instability and lack of optimum movement. Whilst this can sound simple, it is often the cause of any of the issues listed above.

  However, if we aren’t assessing we are guessing so if I don’t assess the length tension relationship of muscles and measure the spinal curves, the posture of the head on the spine and such like, then I am simply guessing as to what the problem may be and how I can help you in the best way.

  You might find that you are frequently visiting a massage therapist, which gives some relief, only to be back in the same position a few weeks later.

  That is why I carry out detailed postural assessments. During your free half hour consultation we can decide which of the following assessments are appropriate for you and tailor a specific programme.

  LEVEL 1 ASSESSMENT - BASIC POSTURAL ASSESSMENT (1 HOUR)

• Static posture on a plumb line

• Weight shift test

• Pelvic tilt

• Head rotation test

• Forward head posture

• Spinal curvature - lumbar, thoracic and cervical spine

• Upper and lower abdominal test

• Spinal stabiliser (multifidus) test

• Oblique dominance test

• Primal patter movement assessment

• Thoracic movement

• Length tension of major muscles

  LEVEL 2 ASSESSMENT -TESTING FOR ISSUES FROM THE LUMBAR SPINE (2 HOURS)

• Level 1 assessment

• Shoulder blade movement and positioning

• Sacroiliac joint mobility

• Motor skills test

• Dermatomal nerve testing lower body

• Autonomic testing, for example drop foot

• Reflex testing

• Nerve tension tests and mobilisation if required

  LEVEL 3 ASSESSMENT - TESTING FOR ISSUES IN THE HEAD, CERVICAL SPINE AND SHOULDER (3 HOURS)

• Level 1 and 2 assessments

• Respiration and ribs

• Complex shoulder assessment

• Jaw and TMJ assessment

• Basic vision and hearing test

• Atlas assessment

• Neck assessment

• Muscles of the head and neck and facial pain

• Nerves of the upper body